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The jury and judge sided with Epic, and it may change Android apps forever.
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Is this the M4 MacBook Pro? | Screenshot: YouTube At least two Russian creators have posted videos in which they unbox what appears to be the next base model 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 chip. Apple, which hasn’t announced the laptops yet, is rumored to have a launch planned for November. Over the weekend,…
The new midrange LT model gets the light-up Chevy logo. | Image: Chevy Chevy is lowering the Silverado EV’s starting price for 2025 by adding a new standard range Work Truck (WT) version that starts at $57,095, which includes destination charges but not other fees, and Chevy says the dealer “sets final price.” Chevy also…
In our review of the OnePlus 12, we said the smartphone’s affordability was one of the best things about it. Now, thank’s to Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day sale, that’s an even more compelling point. A 19 percent discount drops the price to $650 for the model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. That’s…
The best espresso machine deals ahead of October Prime Day Best for the basics De’Longhi Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine $98.98 at Amazon (Save $30.97) Get Deal Best for single serve coffee or espresso Nespresso Vertuo Next $109.19 at Amazon (Save $69.81) Get Deal Best mid-range machine Breville Duo Temp Pro $299.95 at Amazon (Save…
Comcast customers are the latest victims of a data breach – and the information taken in this one is extremely sensitive. According to a notice sent to the Office of the Main Attorney General, more than 200,000 Comcast customers have been affected by a data breach at Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS). FBCS is…
Sleep schedules offer a few ways to automate your sleep routine. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge With iOS 14, Apple introduced the ability to set your sleep schedules in the Health app. The feature itself isn’t too complicated. You figure out how many hours you ideally want to get every night, then…
Hurricane Milton swirls over the Gulf of Mexico. | Image: NOAA Hurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm today, becoming one of the most rapidly intensifying storms ever in the history of the Atlantic hurricane season. It’s likely within the top three fastest storms on record when it comes to rapid intensification, used to…
Best early October Prime Day PS5 deals Best PS5 for the budget conscious PS5 Slim Digital Edition 399.00 (Save $50) Get Deal Best overall PS5 console deal PlayStation 5 Slim 449.00 (Save $50) Get Deal If you’re in the market for a PlayStation 5, now is a perfect time to strike, as some of the…
Some hurricanes rapidly intensify. Hurricane Milton has “explosively” intensified. The National Hurricane Service, after observing the Category 5 cyclone continually strengthen, reported Monday that Florida-bound “Milton Explosively Intensifies With 175-Mph Winds.” This means Milton “is unfortunately hitting the top-end of possible intensification rates,” meteorologist Levi Cowan posted online. The hurricane jumped from a Category 1…
Director Edward Berger wears a Vision Pro headset in the trailer for Submerged. | Screenshot: YouTube Apple just released the trailer for Submerged, the first scripted immersive video for the Vision Pro. The short, written and directed by Edward Berger, is set inside a WWII submarine as its crew deals with “a harrowing torpedo attack.”…
Google has to open up the Play Store. On Monday, US District Judge James Donato issued a permanent injunction forcing the company to open its storefront to competitors for three years and make Android apps available in alternate stores. The ruling stems from Google’s four-year antitrust battle with Epic Games. Google said on Monday it…
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A federal judge gave the Federal Trade Commission the green light to pursue antitrust claims against Amazon, a newly unsealed order reveals, though some claims under state laws won’t move forward. Amazon filed a motion to dismiss the 2023 lawsuit, which alleges the company illegally maintains a monopoly…
SAVE $35: If your mornings need a boost, now is the perfect time to upgrade your wake-up routine with the Amazon Echo Spot. With this early Prime Day deal, it’s nearly half off, bringing all the smart functionality of Alexa to your bedside for just a fraction of the price. Opens in a new window…
SAVE $55: The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is on sale just in time for a Fall birthday present for the young reader in your life. Grab one as of Oct. 7 for $114.99, down from $169.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids $114.99 $169.99 Save $55.00 Get Deal The Paperwhite Kids is…
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge Google’s Android app store is an illegal monopoly — and now it will have to change. Today, Judge James Donato issued his final ruling in Epic v. Google, ordering Google to effectively open up the Google Play app store to competition for three whole years. Google will have…
Comcast is warning that hackers stole the personal data of more than 230,000 customers during a ransomware attack on a third-party debt collector, according to a court filing. The bad actors targeted a Pennsylvania-based debt collection agency called Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS.) The attack occurred back in February, but Comcast claims that FBCS…
The viral “Natalie Nunn! Baddies! Pose for me!” tune has been blaring across countless TikTok videos, with a trending seated dance alongside it. This isn’t the first time Nunn’s name appeared in a trending TikTok song. In “Endless Fashion,” rapper Nicki Minaj said, “Ayo, even if my name was Natalie Nunn, these [expletive] still couldn’t…
Twitch is striving for more clarity about why and how it executes its policies. On Monday, the company said it’s adding Enforcement Notes, which it describes as “additional clarifications and examples within the Community Guidelines designed to make our rules easier to follow.” The notes come on the heels of (and complement) the company’s recent…
Star Wars Outlaws sold fewer copies than expected. | Image: Ubisoft Ubisoft is addressing rumors that Tencent is exploring a buyout of the French game publisher — though it isn’t saying much right now. In a statement on Monday, Ubisoft said it “regularly reviews all its strategic options in the interest of its stakeholders and…
SAVE $250: If you’re in the market for an ultra-portable laptop, now might be the perfect time to grab Apple’s M2 MacBook Air at its lowest price ever at $749 — down 25% from its original price. Known for its sleek design and top-notch performance, this laptop is a dream for anyone looking to upgrade…
Another powerful hurricane is barreling towards Florida directly on the heels of the devastation wrought across multiple states by Hurricane Helene. Hurricane Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 storm that is all but certain to make landfall in Florida as soon as Wednesday. Mashable has the info on the latest projections for where and…
Another storm has rapidly intensified. This time, it’s Hurricane Milton. The now Category 5 hurricane, packing over 160 mph winds, is projected to make landfall on the west coast of the Florida peninsula on Wednesday, and is tracking towards the well-populated Tampa Bay region. The hurricane jumped from a Category 1 to 5 in under…
Nintendo’s new Switch bundles are here. As the seven-year-old console takes its victory lap ahead of the Switch 2, the standard Switch and the OLED model are now available in the new bundles announced in September. The systems are each packaged with redemption codes for a 12-month Switch Online membership and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe….
Solana (SOL) has recorded a 2.33% increase, bringing its price to approximately $149, reflecting renewed upward momentum in the market after a retracement at the beginning of October. This surge is part of a broader positive trend, with Solana’s market capitalization approaching $70 billion and a remarkable 24-hour trading volume of $2.3 billion, which has…
SAVE $15: Skullcandy’s already inexpensive EcoBuds are at an even lower price ahead of October Prime Day. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Skullcandy Ecobuds $24.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Looking for a budget-friendly pair of earbuds? As of Oct. 7, the Skullcandy EcoBuds are on sale for $24.88 — 62…
If you’re active on Meta’s Threads app, then you’ve probably encountered some amount of engagement bait in your “for you”” feed. Now, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri has acknowledged the issue, saying that the company is “working to get it under control” after a spike in such posts. “We’ve seen an increase in engagement-bait on Threads…
Prime Day is back, meaning there are a ton of deals worth checking out on Amazon. Those who have been looking for a robot vacuum cleaner are in luck, as there are deals on several of iRobot’s Roomba devices. The Combo j9+, which also includes a mop function, has dropped to $800 for Prime Day….
Image: Creative Assembly To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Alien: Isolation, the developers at Creative Assembly have announced they’re working on a sequel. “We have heard your distress calls loud and clear,” wrote Al Hope, creative director at Creative Assembly. “I’m delighted to confirm, on behalf of the team, that a sequel…
SAVE $22: As of October 7, get Madden NFL 25 for just $47.99, down from $69.99, on PlayStation and Xbox at Amazon. That’s a discount of 31%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon ‘Madden NFL 25’ $47.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $22.00 Get Deal It’s finally football season again. If you’re the type of…
AI is demanding more and more energy for its immense processing needs, and while many of it’s leaders are addressing the climate concerns, others are letting artificial intelligence lead the way. Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt is among the latter, for one. Appearing at a recent Washington AI summit, Schmidt argued that current climate goals should…
